George McDonald is the West Alabama Newsroom reporter for WAKA Action 8 News. He is based in Selma and covers Dallas, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry and Wilcox counties.
George began reporting for us in June 2005. He arrived in Alabama from WTOK in Meridian, Mississippi, where he worked as a reporter/photographer. He began his career in television news at WJTV in Jackson, Mississippi, where he was an editor.
George enjoys reporting because he says you’re always learning things you might not otherwise learn, meeting people you wouldn’t otherwise meet and doing things you might not otherwise do, but says the best thing about being a reporter is the potential to have a positive impact in the lives of others.
A native of Chicago (South Side!), George is an alumnus of Tougaloo College and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. When he’s not working, George enjoys spending quality time with his family.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- President Donald Trump vowed to eliminate the HIV epidemic by 2030 during his State of the Union Address. It's a pledge one HIV and AIDS advocate in Selma -- hopes Trump can keep. Lydia Chatmon…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The U.S. Supreme Court has now cleared the way for the execution of state inmate Dominique Ray. Ray was sentenced to the death penalty after…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two suspects are behind bars after a carjacking Wednesday night in Valley Grande. However, a third suspect -- remains at large. Dallas Co. Sheriff Mike Granthum says Rayford…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Being a police officer in the city of Selma just got a little bit safer thanks to a donation from the community. Twenty-two new rifle-proof vests for police officers were delivered to the police…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is sentenced to life in prison after he pleads guilty in a deadly 2012 shooting. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says Darrie…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mother of a Selma murder victim speaks out about her concerns with the handling of the case. Jermaine Sanders died about two months ago on Thanksgiving night…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma are using technology to help expand and improve the tourism industry in the city. Some residents are using Airbnb to connect with tourists…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Selma -- after a Monday night shooting at a Selma housing project. Police Chief Spencer Collier says it's the city's second murder of the year and both have happened…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One man is dead and another is behind bars as authorities in Camden investigate the city's first homicide of 2019. Twenty-three year old Da'Marrius Murphy has…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas Co. deputies have a new less-lethal weapon -- they can use to subdue an individual. Deputies underwent taser training Friday afternoon to become certified to carry the weapon. Deputies learned how to properly handle…
